Hybrid THC 26.0%

OG Kush

A legendary West Coast hybrid with a fuel-meets-pine aroma that defined modern cannabis culture.

About OG Kush

OG Kush emerged from Southern California in the mid-1990s and quickly became the backbone of the American cannabis scene. Its exact lineage remains debated, but most accounts trace it to a crossing of Chemdawg with a Hindu Kush and Lemon Thai mix, brought west and stabilised by cultivators in the San Fernando Valley.

The terpene profile is instantly recognisable: a sharp diesel base layered with damp earth, pine resin, and a citrus zest that lingers long after exhale. The smoke is dense and expansive, frequently prompting coughing fits even in experienced consumers. On the palate, the lemon-pine combination is vivid and clean despite the fuel-forward aroma.

Effects set in quickly — a pressure behind the eyes and forehead that many liken to a gentle cranial squeeze, followed by a wave of euphoria that elevates mood without inducing racing thoughts. The body softens progressively, making OG Kush equally effective as a stress-reliever after a long day as it is for managing chronic pain or insomnia at higher doses. The high is long-lasting and well-balanced, rarely tipping into anxiety at moderate doses.

Cultivation is moderately challenging. OG Kush prefers a warm, Mediterranean-style climate and is prone to mildew in humid conditions. Indoor growers should maintain strict humidity below 50% during flowering. Plants stay compact at 90–110 cm indoors and respond well to LST and SCROG techniques. Yields are moderate but the potency justifies the attention required. Expect 7–9 weeks to harvest.

Effects

Euphoric Relaxed Happy Uplifted Creative

Flavour Profile

Pine Lemon Earthy Fuel Spice

Aroma

Diesel Earth Pine Citrus

Quick Stats

Type
Hybrid
THC Content
19.0–26.0%
CBD Content
0.1–0.3%
Genetics
Chemdawg × Hindu Kush × Lemon Thai
Breeder
Unknown / Josh D (popularised)
Grow Difficulty
Moderate
Flowering Time
7–9 weeks
Yield Indoor
400–550 g/m²
Yield Outdoor
900 g per plant
Height Indoor
90–110 cm
Height Outdoor
150–185 cm

Cannabinoid Profile

THC 26%
CBD 0.3%

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